THE ISSUE
Kids are at risk for skin damage and skin cancer while at school. Sunscreen and sun safety policies can help.
SKIN CANCER.
The Most Common Cancer
In the US, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined
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More than 2 people die of skin cancer every hour in the US
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Most skin cancers are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a type of radiation emitted by the sun, damaging skin cells and causing sunburns. Skin damage accumulates and can result in skin cancer.​
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It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime (American Academy of Dermatology), and according got the CDC, the total annual cost of skin cancer treatments in the US is $8.9 BILLION.
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DANGER FOR KIDS AT SCHOOL.
According to the Skin Care Foundation, a person's risk for melanoma typically doubles if they have had more than 5 sunburns. However, simply having had 1 blistering sunburn during youth MORE THAN DOUBLES a person's chances of developing melanoma in the future.​
At school, kids are constantly getting sun exposure, such as during recess, lunch, physical education classes, and other outdoor activities. Few schools have enforced sun safety policies to ensure students are protected while in the sun, meaning that there is a large risk of skin damage at school.​
SUNSCREEN.
Sunscreen, along with other sun safety practices, can help prevent skin cancer by blocking the UV rays from absorbing and damaging skin.
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However, without accessibility to sunscreen or policies governing sun safety, kids remain susceptible to skin damage while at school.
If you're a SCHOOL, partner with us and implement sun safety resources and policies to protect your students.
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If you're a COMPANY that sells sunscreen, partner with us to provide schools with the resources they need to keep their students safe.